Every year for the past few it has been the same question.. how should we celebrate Christmas, or should we, as Christians even do so? Now to some Believers that sound ridiculous.. of course we should! We all know that Jesus was not born on December 25th but what a blessing to take a portion of each year and set it apart to remember Jesus miraculous birth.. that he was born in a manger to seek and save the lost.. Others would say that Christmas-time is full of idol worship and consumerism which is *not* biblical. There is a huge discrepancy within Christianity as a whole as to which camp has it *right*. I know that I am oversimplifying on both sides here but you get the idea. Our family camps right in the middle of those two opinions. So every year we wonder.. what do we do or not do for Christmas?
In the end, we did not decorate the house or purchase any gifts for our children.. more out of the lack of finances as opposed to conviction (at least for this year) We and another family were blessed however to be invited to a Spanish village to enjoy traditional Christmas (Eve) tamales. We were able to spend a special evening with this special family. In the end, Grady and I think the children received a very special gift for Christmas.. the gift of seeing a family whose children are excited to receive an apple and an eraser for Christmas.. and the gift of serving others. What will we do next year? Stockings, lights and gifts? Nothing? Who knows.. but this year we made memories which will not soon be forgotten.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 KJV
In the end, we did not decorate the house or purchase any gifts for our children.. more out of the lack of finances as opposed to conviction (at least for this year) We and another family were blessed however to be invited to a Spanish village to enjoy traditional Christmas (Eve) tamales. We were able to spend a special evening with this special family. In the end, Grady and I think the children received a very special gift for Christmas.. the gift of seeing a family whose children are excited to receive an apple and an eraser for Christmas.. and the gift of serving others. What will we do next year? Stockings, lights and gifts? Nothing? Who knows.. but this year we made memories which will not soon be forgotten.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 KJV
Our very special friend Rudy with his aunt and cousins
This dear elderly lady whose name is Roberta is raising 7 of her grandchildren alone
Roberta knows how to make a house a home ~
2 comments:
Ashley dear, these inside photos need a flash you sporty girl.
What a wonderful experience you had to visit this precious home. We are all glad you came and had fellowship with us on Christmas day.
Thank you 'Aunt Sj'! I will remember that next time! ;)
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